Guitar - General/Guitar Purchasing

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Expert: Jason Fryer - 6/24/2009


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I'm Currently looking into buying my first acoustic Guitar and I'm wondering if you can give me any information as to the quality etc. of a specific  guitar? It's a Takamine Acoustic Guitar Tabacco Burst Finish Model S-33. Any information would be greatly appreciated.

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Hi Melissa, the Takamines I saw of that model were going for 150.00. At that price, it's a bit hard to plead the case for quality, but Takamine is a reputable manufacturer & I think that it's  great for a first step. If you really like to play & decide to get serious, you can always get something better further on down the road, while if you decide that it's not for you, you're only out 150 bucks. So I'd say go for it. Hope that helps, if you need anything else, just drop me a line.
Peace - J.

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I can answer any kind of question that is guitar related - from choosing the right guitar/amp for your needs, musical style & budget, to effects usage & placement, & most technical questions related to guitar set up & repair.
I do not specialize in dating or appraising vintage gear, so please don't ask me to appraise the value of your instrument.

URL: River City Junction

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I have been playing guitar for over 30 years & tour regularly with my band River City Junction. We play a mix of Blues, Jazz, Funk, Motown, R&B & Classic Rock so I can help answer any questions related to these genres as well. I also have extensive experience using many different brands of guitars, amplifiers & effects. I do most of my own work on my guitars, preferring not to let anyone else touch them so unless it's a regret or something that requires an actual luthier, it's taken care of in house. I also build & repair my own pedals & tube amps, so I can help with questions of a technical nature with regards to these subjects as well.

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River CIty Junction (Guitarist)

Education/Credentials
Musician's Professional Workshop Scholarship (CHOM FM)
Vanier College (Classical Music - Guitar)
Herzing Institute (Micro-Computer Electronics)
Have taken numerous online courses in recording/engineering

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